ELITE athletes from Team GB will be making a special appearance at Tandridge's Big Village Sports Day when the Olympic flame passes through the area in July.

The celebratory sports event will take place in Grange Meadow, Bletchingley, on Friday, July 20 between 2.30-4.30pm. The torch relay will visit Godstone and Bletchingley that afternoon.

A spokesperson for Tandridge Trust, the organisers of the sports day, explained that they would not know which athletes were coming to the village until closer to the event.

They said: "We are really excited. The athletes are in the thick of their training and it will be a surprise for everyone to see who comes down.

"People can come down and chat to the athletes and see how their preparation is going.

"The GB atheletes will be in their kit and it will be brilliant to have them there on the day and be able to get excited with them."

Residents are being given the opportunity to have football sessions with Chelsea FC professional coaches and golf tution from members of the Horne Park course near South Godstone, while Matchpoint Tennis will be providing demonstrations and coaching to all ages.

But Tandridge Trust added: "It isn't just about the sports, there are so many other activities going on that people can get involved with.

"The day will give people of all ages the opportunity to try lots of different acitivites and will bring the community together."